Simulation and Optimization Engineer

About Woodside Energy

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bringing their whole self to work. We also recognize that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our license to operate. Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working towards improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

About the Role:

Located in Houston, Texas this position applies engineering and technical expertise to develop New Energy end to end system technoeconomic modelling to evaluate and optimize business opportunities and operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Development and continuous improvement of technically sound code-based engineering design tools for hydrogen and ammonia production systems which includes cost of supply and carbon intensity optimization of:

  • Facility supply and offtake networks,

  • Power and facility design configuration,

  • Operations phase production.

• Responsible for the plant simulation lifetime economic calculations and technical constraints that underpin simulation results fidelity.

• Applies technoeconomic tools to evaluate identified power, hydrogen, and ammonia business opportunities.

• Effectively communicates modelling results with internal stakeholders through data visualizations.  

• Collaborates with business to solve power and production system technical and engineering challenges.

• Builds and maintains code-based tools using coding best practices within a sustainable Woodside repository and simulation platform.

• Routinely shares knowledge, insights, best practices, and lessons learnt.

Skills & Experience:

The successful applicant for this role will have:

• Chemical or Electrical Engineering - advanced degree preferred.

• 3+ years of code development of complex simulations and optimization models in either industrial or manufacturing applications (Python preferred).

• 3+ years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or research organization in an applied engineering / technical role including experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to deliver innovative & competitively advantaged simulation & optimization technology in an emerging energy sector with no analogs.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and leverage technical and engineering skills, business acumen, and subject matter experts to solve technoeconomic problems.

• Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders and subject matter experts in the fields of operations research, optimization, advanced plant controls, and machine learning.

• Ability to effectively communicate model and simulation results to both internal and external stakeholders to influence business decisions.

• Ability to coordinate third party technical scopes and ensure that projects stay on schedule.

• Technical knowledge of utility/renewable power systems and hydrogen production processes.

If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and assistance with further education.

• Values in action culture

• Active employee community groups

• A competitive remuneration package.

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Compass values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce. 

We encourage diversity of age, nationality, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical ability, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including career commitments and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work. We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills.

Applications close 13 May 2024

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